Friendly Bob
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On Mon, 24 Jul 1995 MbWanderer@aol.com wrote:
> Hi!
>
> I think what the person who sold you that mirror meant was that the mirror
> was not a paraboloid. A paraboloid is the shape needed to construct and
> newtonian reflector, the only kind of telescope that most amateurs can build.
> And, it probably isn't accurate enough to get you a good image. Too bad, I
> hope you didn't pay a lot for it! Sounds like you might have the makings of
> a small solar furnace, tho.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Mb (Mike Bagneski)
>